Features you may have missed...

[Randy]

I was reviewing the Leaf Features and Specs pdf document from the Leaf website, and came across a few features that I haven't heard too much talk about....Have you? Here's a list...

* Vehicle speed sensitive steering
* For the SL, there is a sixth feature I've never heard about: Garage Door Opener
* Cold weather package: Heated seats, steering wheel, etc. That wasn't presented at reservation time. What is "HVAC Duct to Read"?
* Bluetooth Handsfree phone system
* Nissan vehicle immobilizer system

When will our Christmas presents arrive?

[sjfotos]

Thanks for the research andy....the only one I was aware of before was the Bluetooth capability. Interesting. I have no clue on the HVAC spec!

[garygid]

HVAC is Heating and Air Conditioning.
And, it should be "duct to the Rear", I believe.

[garygid]

Would the "Garage Door Opener" be a reference to the SL's HomeLink system?

[sjfotos]

Ah.....duct to reaR....THAT makes sense!! I was puzzling over that still!

[mitch672]

yes, I'm sure the garage door opener is homelink, usually has 3 programmble buttons (one to a door opener is typical and the other 2 can be used to turn on lights etc), I have that and most everything on this list on my 2010 Prius package 5... The immobilizer is probably just a security chip built into the "key", which is probably just an RFID, similar to the Prius, just get in and press the "start" button. Keys are so 90's

[efusco]

Any word on audio system stuff...will it have something like the Ford Sync? Will you be able to have your iPhone connect with BT?

[Jimmydreams]

Any word on audio system stuff...will it have something like the Ford Sync? Will you be able to have your iPhone connect with BT?

And sound quality? I don't need a 24" subwoofer at full volume, but I HAVE gotten spoiled with upper-end sound systems...I hope Nissan didn't forget our ears by putting in cheap, tinny speakers with AM sound!!!

JimmyD

[LTLFTcomposite]

Any word on audio system stuff...will it have something like the Ford Sync? Will you be able to have your iPhone connect with BT?

And sound quality? I don't need a 24" subwoofer at full volume, but I HAVE gotten spoiled with upper-end sound systems...I hope Nissan didn't forget our ears by putting in cheap, tinny speakers with AM sound!!!

JimmyD

Jimmy on the subject of audio quality, I've been wondering if the Leaf wouldn't be eerily quiet compared to a gas car. How will reduced background noise affect the listening experience.

[Jimmydreams]

Any word on audio system stuff...will it have something like the Ford Sync? Will you be able to have your iPhone connect with BT?

And sound quality? I don't need a 24" subwoofer at full volume, but I HAVE gotten spoiled with upper-end sound systems...I hope Nissan didn't forget our ears by putting in cheap, tinny speakers with AM sound!!!

JimmyD

Jimmy on the subject of audio quality, I've been wondering if the Leaf wouldn't be eerily quiet compared to a gas car. How will reduced background noise affect the listening experience.

I'm guessing the quietness will allow a cheaper sound system to sound that much better; the speakers won't have to compete with the engine noise. I'm crossing my fingers that the sound will be as good as I expect/hope!